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Niks Family History

Niks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nims, Nies, Niss, Nikas, Nicks, Pike, Lis, Nice, Ness, Biss

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Where is the Niks family from?

You can see how Niks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niks family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Niks's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Niks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Niks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Niks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Niks. For the veterans among your Niks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niks lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Niks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Niks in 1980 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niks ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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